Ingredients for - Spicy Steamed Chicken in Parchment
How to cook deliciously - Spicy Steamed Chicken in Parchment
1. Stage
Reconstitute dried ancho chile peppers by placing in a bowl, covering with boiling water, and letting sit for 10 minutes. Do the same with the chipotle chile peppers, but give them 15 minutes to sit.
2. Stage
Remove ancho chile peppers from the water, remove seeds and veins, and cut into small strips. Remove chipotle chile peppers from the water and remove stems, leaving peppers whole.
3. Stage
Combine ancho chiles, chipotle chiles, tomato sauce, and garlic in a blender and process until fairly smooth. While mixing, add cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper to the marinade and blend.
4. Stage
Place chicken breasts and thighs in a large bowl and cover with marinade. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
5. Stage
Divide chicken and sauce evenly onto 4 sheets of parchment paper and tie closed with string.
6. Stage
Pour equal amounts of beer and water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add a bamboo steamer and place parchment packets inside. Steam until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 35 minutes.
7. Stage
Serve chicken with hot cooked rice and garnish with cilantro.
